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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas
Don Janecek
May 19, 2026
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Donald Lee “Don” Janecek, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, in Plano. He was born on June 11, 1944, in North Platte to Karl Arthur Janecek and Sadie Lucille Janecek née Bay, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Gene Janecek.
Don was raised in North Platte, graduating...
Lorna Garwood
Jun 18, 2026
Lorna Garwood age 70, of Whitman, NE, passed away on June 18, 2026.
Lorna Garwood was born in Gordon, NE on March 26, 1956, to Dick and Geri Garwood. Lorna was the oldest of seven children.
She grew up on a ranch near Kyle, South Dakota. Lorna graduated high school from Holy Rosary Indian Mission near Pine Ridge, South Dakota in 1975.
Lorna...
Marge Hardy
Jun 17, 2026
Marge Hardy age 91, of Seneca, NE, passed away on June 17, 2026.
Marjorie Lou was born August 8, 1934, at Red Cloud, NE to Hiram and Marguerite (Peggy Suey) Moger. She attended Red Cloud Public Schools.
Marge accepted Christ as her Savior at a very young age and loved walking to church with her Grandmother Mary Ella Suey. Marge married Don...
Donald Stryker
Jun 16, 2026
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Oconto, NE – Donnie Stryker age 77 of Oconto, NE passed away on June 16, 2026.
Donald “Donnie” Duane Stryker was born on July 21, 1948, in Arnold, Nebraska, to Billy Bruce and Norma Berniece (Shaw) Stryker. He grew up in the Callaway area and graduated from Callaway High School. Following his graduation, Donnie attended Frontier School of Bible in...
Joe Finney
Jun 14, 2026
Seneca, NE – Joe E. Finney passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at age 71. Joe was born in North Platte on February 5, 1955, to Hubert F. and Hazelle (Beguin) Finney. He came home to brother Mike at the ranch south and east of Seneca where he lived his best life.
Joe attended country school across the road from...
Darlene Wolsleben
Jun 11, 2026
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Broken Bow, NE- Darlene Bessie Wolsleben age 98 of Broken Bow, died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Brookestone View Care Home in Broken Bow.
Darlene was born on May 21, 1928, at Sargent, Nebraska to Oscar and Eva (Grisham) Anderson at her Uncle Ray and Aunt Bessie’s home. She grew up in Sargent and attended Sargent schools. Right out of...
Raymond Sheldon
Jun 10, 2026
Raymond Sheldon age 79 of Sargent, NE passed away on June 10, 2026, at the Nebraska Veterans Health Care in Grand Island, NE.
Raymond Lee Sheldon was born on February 27, 1947, in Loup County, NE to Wilson E. and Ruby M. (Wurst) Sheldon. Raymond grew up in the Madison Square community area, graduating from Loup County High School. Raymond was...
Deanna Goble
Jun 8, 2026
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Deanna Kay (Seevers) Goble, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on January 29, 1957, in Merna, Nebraska, Deanna's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and artistic expression.
Born on January 27, 1957, in Merna, NE, Deanna was the cherished daughter of...
Greg Pierce
Jun 5, 2026
Gregory Allyn Pierce of Oconto, NE passed away on June 5, 2026.
Gregory was born on December 22, 1955, in Callaway to Allyn and Shirley (Lichtenberger) Pierce, the oldest of four children.
He graduated from Callaway High School in 1974. While in high school he was selected to tour Europe in his junior year as a member of the American Youth Symphonic...
Shirley Sewill
May 28, 2026
Sargent, NE – Shirley Sewill age 80 of Sargent, NE passed away May 28, 2026, in Sargent, NE.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 13th, 2026, from 2-4pm at Key Villa in Sargent.
Shirley Ann Sewill was born on April 15, 1946, in Salina, KS to Fabius Mack and Laura (Clark) Lingo. Shirley grew up in the Salina, KS...
Marla Krout
May 27, 2026
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Arnold, Nebraska – Florence “Marla” Krout, age 81, a longtime resident of Arnold, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center where she had resided in recent years.
A memorial service celebrating Marla’s life will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM. at the Arnold Baptist...
Loretta Epp
May 23, 2026
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Brewster, NE- Loretta Epp, age 60, passed away on May 23, 2026, at her home near Brewster.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Brewster Community Building. Memorials are suggested to the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is assisting the family. Words of encouragement and remembrance can be...
Jim Ash
May 16, 2026
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Jimmy Doyle Ash
October 12, 1951- May 16, 2026
With heavy hearts we remember Jim Ash—an irreplaceable soul who left this world peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell Nebraska. At 74 years old, Jim’s life was a testament to kindness, strength, and unwavering love. Once of Sargent Nebraska, he touched everyone he met with...
Joy Schaffert
May 15, 2026
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Beverly Joy Kimball Schaffert, age 74, of Callaway passed away Friday, May 15th at the Callaway Good Life Center surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Callaway, NE with Pastor Karla Sheffy residing. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway, with a...
Connie Pearson
May 14, 2026
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Broken Bow, NE – Connie Pearson age 75 passed away May 14, 2026, in her hometown of Broken Bow, NE after a courageous battle with cancer.
Constance Joyce Pearson was born on June 29, 1950, at Broken Bow to Clifford “Bud” and Joyce (Thieman) Lomax. Connie graduated from Broken Bow High School and attended Kearney State College.
On September 20, 1969, Connie...
Alice Tobey
May 13, 2026
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Merna, NE – Alice Tobey age 66, of Merna, NE passed away May 13, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE after a five and half year battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow...
Deborah A Mattox
May 8, 2026
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Deborah A Mattox age 72 of Broken Bow, NE passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2026, at Kearney Regional Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Broken Bow Church of God. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials will be given to Healing Hearts in Broken Bow, NE. A visitation and...
Michael Crawford
May 8, 2026
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Michael Earl Crawford, known fondly as Mike, was born May 3, 1938, near Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away May 8, 2026, at his home in Broken Bow, Nebraska.
Mike was raised in Curtis, Nebraska, by his loving parents, James and Ethel Crawford. He attended the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis through his junior year of high school....
Ray Taylor
May 6, 2026
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Ray Seaton Taylor, age 87, of Broken Bow, Nebraska went to be with his Lord and savior May 6, 2026, just 7 hours before his 88th birthday. I’m sure you’re reading this and thinking “the math ain’t mathin”. For the first 65 years of Ray’s life, he celebrated his birthday on May 7th. When he turned 65 and qualified...
Leland Olson
May 6, 2026
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Leland “Lee” Olson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Due to complications after his second heart surgery.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Round Valley cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Govier Brothers Mortuary to...
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